RazMan
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| posted on 10/4/06 at 10:00 AM |
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I need a widget ....
....... that helps position the bonnet as it is closed to ensure that the panels meet squarely. It is a sort of conical pin which mates with a hole in
the other surface like this.
Any clues as to where I can start looking?
[Edited on 10-4-06 by RazMan]
 
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Cheers,
Raz
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graememk
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| posted on 10/4/06 at 10:02 AM |
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cant you use a rivnut and take the head off a bolt making it cone shaped
very loscost.
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RazMan
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| posted on 10/4/06 at 10:11 AM |
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Yep, I noticed someone doing that at the Detling show at the weekend. They put a sharpened bolt through an M8 rivnut and located it in an ally plate
with a suitable hole.
As you say, very locost but I would like to find a plated version like the one in the pic, or maybe a nylon version.
Cheers,
Raz
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carlgeldard
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| posted on 10/4/06 at 10:18 AM |
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There is something like that fitted to the hubs on Mk2 fiat puntos. They are there to help you to line up the wheels before fitting the studs
Carl
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SixedUp
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| posted on 10/4/06 at 10:26 AM |
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How about some old tent poles? They normally have a nylon end-piece that looks almost exactly like what you need ... often even have a
"skirt" around them to secure the pole to the ground with tent pegs.
You could cut (or pull?) them off and then secure (upside down) to the car, possibly with rivets ...
Cheers
Richard
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ReMan
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| posted on 10/4/06 at 10:51 AM |
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These any good?
http://www.safe-servers.co.uk/~cfasten/acatalog/Metric_Pike_Nuts.html
I'm looking for something myself to locate my bonnet on the top chassis rail, though needs to be quite a bit smaller.
I think they may well be turned by the builders? so may well end up making my own.
I'm sure theres a few people on here who would make yous ome if you as£ed nicely?
www.plusnine.co.uk
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RazMan
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| posted on 10/4/06 at 11:23 AM |
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That's more like it - and chrome too! 
The M10 version would seem to be a good bet. All I would have to do is chop off most of the nut end and mount it with a bolt from the other side of
the panel.
Cheers,
Raz
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simonH
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| posted on 10/4/06 at 11:38 AM |
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how about these
only a us version found so far but they must be available over here and rubber so would damp vibration
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/TRIUMPH-HOOD-LOCATING-PINS-TR4-TR250-TR6-Spitfire-GT6_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ34200QQitemZ4629538425QQrdZ1QQsspagena
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pewe
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| posted on 10/4/06 at 12:03 PM |
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Triumph Spitfire, Herald, Vitesse & GT6 bonnet cones from www.rimmerbros.co.uk.
Cheers. Pewe.
PS comment from Lolocost stall holder at Detling as I tried to down the price on a pair of SVA bonnet clips "You don't have to buy
them..." Funny and there's me thinking he was there to sell things!
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Hurdsey
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| posted on 10/4/06 at 12:34 PM |
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Westfield do something almost identical to your pic, it locates the front of the bonnet into the nosecone.
Paul
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Kissy
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| posted on 10/4/06 at 02:17 PM |
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Make 'em out of a stainless fastener (screw/bolt) - will polish up and no corrosion issues.
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stevebubs
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| posted on 10/4/06 at 02:26 PM |
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Similar to a westfield locating pin.....as sold (with locating gromit) by their parts dept.
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stevebubs
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| posted on 10/4/06 at 02:30 PM |
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What I think you need to order is
Bonnet Lock Kit - Part #5502043
I have an unfitted pack in the garage if you want pictures
[Edited on 10/4/06 by stevebubs]
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stevebubs
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| posted on 10/4/06 at 02:33 PM |
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Some Pictures Here
7th and 21st Sept are the dates to look at
[Edited on 10/4/06 by stevebubs]
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RazMan
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| posted on 10/4/06 at 04:34 PM |
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Kissy, If I had a lathe then I would make them myself, but unfortunately I have to buy these or get them made.
Steve, The Westy price for the kit is £35!!  I only want the fixings and not the bonnet too! I like the idea of using a grommet which will reduce
vibration.
Cheers,
Raz
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Triton
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| posted on 10/4/06 at 05:45 PM |
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I used cap heads to locate the bonnet on the Challenger....seemed to work ok.
My Daughter has taken over production of the damn fine Triton race seats and her contact email is emmatrs@live.co.uk.
www.tritonraceseats.com
www.hairyhedgehog.com
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RazMan
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| posted on 10/4/06 at 06:07 PM |
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I need the taper as the bodywork is a little squiffy and needs to be persuaded into the right position.
Cheers,
Raz
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Triton
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| posted on 10/4/06 at 06:16 PM |
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oh right....
Have you tried www.Big head.co.uk? perhaps they have something amongst their groovy stuff.
You could always mould something up ...male and a female shape that locate etc...?
My Daughter has taken over production of the damn fine Triton race seats and her contact email is emmatrs@live.co.uk.
www.tritonraceseats.com
www.hairyhedgehog.com
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stevebubs
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| posted on 10/4/06 at 08:12 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by RazMan
Kissy, If I had a lathe then I would make them myself, but unfortunately I have to buy these or get them made.
Steve, The Westy price for the kit is £35!! I only want the fixings and not the bonnet too! I like the idea of using a grommet which will reduce
vibration.
Razman - seems expensive but the £35 includes the locks and custom-made cam-lock thingy. Slightly cheaper than the aerocatch option.
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RazMan
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| posted on 10/4/06 at 09:11 PM |
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Trouble is I've already fitted two pairs of Aerocatches (which are superb) and I really just need to square up the panels with location pins. I
need the taper to help me close everything easily without having to jump all around the car straightening things up. Eventually the fibreglass will
'learn' where to go but it needs to be set in position for a few weeks.
Cheers,
Raz
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stevebubs
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| posted on 10/4/06 at 09:21 PM |
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mebbe worth a quick call to their parts dept to see if you can just get the pins and gromits then?
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RazMan
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| posted on 11/4/06 at 08:21 AM |
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Good idea - I phoned them this morning and they can do the locating pins on their own. Still a bit pricey at £4 each (I need at least eight) but at
least they have them in stock
Cheers,
Raz
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